Cooperative Advisory Enrollment and Feasibility Committee

In response to regional demographic shifts and declining student enrollment, the Smethport Area and Otto-Eldred School Districts adopted a resolution in October to establish a joint Cooperative Advisory Enrollment and Feasibility Committee. The committee is made up of three appointed board members from each district, along with non-voting administrative officials.

The committee is tasked with evaluating facility utilization, academic program alignment, shared staffing or transportation options, and potential grant opportunities. It will provide quarterly public progress updates and deliver a final report with non-binding recommendations to both school boards within twelve months. Official policy changes and binding actions remain the responsibility of each district’s board.

All meetings of the committee will be open to the public.

Cooperative Advisory Enrollment and Feasibility Committee Meeting

Smethport Area School District and Otto-Eldred School District are hosting a Cooperative Advisory Enrollment and Feasibility Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Otto-Eldred Jr./Sr. High School auditorium. The topic is enrollment trends. Public comment opportunity will be available for Smethport or Otto-Eldred residents.